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The Academy of Sciences Malaysia was established by an Act of Parliament (ASM Act 1994). The Academy strives:
- To be the ‘think tank’ of the nation for matters related to science, engineering, technology and innovation.
- To pursue excellence in the fields of science, engineering and technology for the benefit of all.
The Academy also seeks to become an Apex Advisory Body on STI (science, technology and innovation) matters, effectively promote public understanding and awareness of STI, and ensure that STI becomes a basis for economic development and societal well-being.
The Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments (SFVC) online platform allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.